Category Archives: Main Page

Eastern Iowans Should Help District 5 Un-Elect Steve King, the Michelle Bachman Candidate

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Eastern Iowans Should Help District 5 Un-Elect Steve King, the Michelle Bachman Candidate by Trish Nelson Yes, Michelle Bachman has endorsed King for President. Here's the story at MN Progressive Project:  Bachmann Not Backing Pawlenty for Prez  (Props to the … Continue reading →

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Kids Need Democracy Too: Reflections on the Birth of My Grandson

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Kids Need Democracy Too:  Reflections on My Grandson's Birth Day  by Dave Bradley Normally I take up this space with a post about radio and media. How we got to the current lopsided situation our country is now in and … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in … Continue reading →

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Pew Research on Health Care Reform Validates Need for Media Reform

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Pew Research on Health Care Reform Coverage Validates Need for Media Reform by Trish Nelson Tracy Kurowski is at a labor conference.  Her Labor Update will return next Monday. Meanwhile, I would like to take this opportunity to write again … Continue reading →

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Dinner with Iowa's Progressive Talkers

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Dinner with Iowa’s Progressive Talkers by Paul Deaton“Talking over dinner together was a reminder of how tenuous the life of an entrepreneur can be. Making the Fallon Forum successful with a group of non-profits and small business sponsors does not … Continue reading →

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Matt Campbell Calls for Steve King's Apology

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Letter from Senator Harkin on the Gulf of Mexico Disaster

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Letter from Senator Harkin on the Gulf of Mexico Disaster June 23, 2010Dear Paul:Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the ongoing environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. I sincerely appreciate hearing your views and concerns … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Summer Political Campaign has Begun

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Summer Political Campaign has Begun by Paul Deaton “The calls were reasonably well received, and for the most part, voters we talked to expect to be with us in November. They have lives to live and in June are … Continue reading →

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Peasants in Haiti React to Monsanto's Largess

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Peasants in Haiti React to Monsanto's Largess “What would a peasant in Haiti do if a major United States corporation gave them a substantial agricultural gift to help them in the wake of the earthquake? The answer may surprise you.” … Continue reading →

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After McChrystal Iowans Support the Troops

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Paul Deaton

After McChrystal Iowans Support the Troops by Paul Deaton“While government may fail to adequately take care of our veterans, especially for the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder, people of every stripe respect them for their devotion to a cause … Continue reading →

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